A large crowd gathered on Main Street in Madawaska as the town unveiled the Stella Maris sculpture, a massive piece made out of the former international bridge and shaped into an Acadian Star. Pictured on the bottom left behind the podium, from left to right, are Madawaska Town Manager David Daigle, select board chair Renee Deschaine, vice-chair Jenney Dionne, and board member Samuel Corey. Several St. John Valley Technology Center students are pictured on the star, with instructed Tony Paradis pictured in the middle and artist Dan Cayer pictured on the top right. (Chris Bouchard | The County)
Stella Maris unveiling highlights Madawaska’s 48th Acadian Festival
MADAWASKA, Maine — Madawaska has wrapped up another successful Acadian Festival, its largest annual event, which this year featured the unveiling of a massive star sculpture constructed by local students. Local artist Dan Cayer of Grand Isle pitched the idea to town officials last year. Madawaska in 2024 saw the completion of its new border […]
